Kayo Iiyama
@kayoiiyama
Experienced Global Business Development Manager driving digital transformation.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Global Business Development Manager with over 15 years in digital marketing, e-commerce, and international business development. My career has been marked by a proven track record of expanding market presence and driving significant revenue growth in cross-cultural environments. I excel in building and executing comprehensive marketing strategies, managing e-commerce platforms, and developing international markets.
In my current role at Tsuchiya Kaban, I led global e-commerce and market expansion initiatives, achieving remarkable growth in international markets. Notably, I increased inbound sales by 655% year-over-year and spearheaded a successful US market expansion strategy. My innovative marketing and product strategies have resulted in substantial brand presence and customer loyalty, including the launch of a new Shopify platform and a successful membership program.
Throughout my career, I have built strong relationships with local businesses and influencers, orchestrated successful retail launches, and developed localized content strategies. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive business success and am eager to contribute to a dynamic team focused on growth and innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-Founder
TUPLE - Business Consulting
Jun 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)
Provided e-commerce solutions for Japanese companies, building websites using Shopify and Magento, and executing brand marketing strategies to drive B2B sales growth.
Global Business Development Section Manager
Tsuchiya Kaban (Harizury Co., Ltd.)
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Led global e-commerce and market expansion initiatives, achieving substantial growth in international markets. Increased inbound sales by 655% year-over-year and spearheaded US market expansion, resulting in 243% growth. Developed innovative marketing strategies and established strong brand presence.
Sales Manager
Kenichi Shizen Nouen
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Set up and managed e-commerce operations while overseeing B2B customer accounts and relationships. Developed marketing communications to enhance brand visibility and sales.
Founder
UTMOSTEA - E-commerce Business
Sep 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 3 months)
Founded and operated an e-commerce business importing Japanese tea, overseeing branding and marketing initiatives while establishing relationships with Japanese farmers for product sourcing.
Creative Project Manager and Enterprise Sales Lead
Financial Academy
Apr 2013 - Sep 2015 (2 years 5 months)
Led a creative team in managing communication campaigns and localization for mobile applications. Sold educational packages to banks, schools, and brokerages.
Promotion, Editor Assistant
Switch Publishing
Jun 2002 - Mar 2006 (3 years 9 months)
Planned and organized promotion events, created promotion kits, and edited and wrote articles for magazine publication while assisting editors with various editorial tasks.
Product Manager, Marketing Coordinator
Gurunabi Inc.
Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 (1 year 1 month)
Managed EC mobile site renewal project and coordinated research, planning, and campaign implementation while overseeing promotional materials for affiliate marketing.
Creative Project Manager, Product Manager
Open Door
Jul 2008 - Nov 2011 (3 years 4 months)
Managed design, planning, and marketing for a global hotel search website, coordinating production with creative teams and developing promotional campaigns.
Product Manager
Diamond Human Resource, INC.
Apr 2006 - Mar 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Managed game content, UI and UX, and feature development while overseeing the design and planning of a website relaunch and producing an annual print brochure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pennsylvania
Business Foundations Specialization, Business
2021 -
Completed a specialization in Business Foundations, focusing on essential business principles and practices.
Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts
1998 - 2002
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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